general rules.

• we are an 18+ forum.
  
  
• godmodding & powerplaying others' characters are not allowed unless previously plotted.
  
  
• this is a realistic rpg - therefore nsfw is allowed to an extent. threads must be tagged with warnings for violence. sexual activity is NOT allowed, however you will be allowed to fade to black.
  
  
• we have a 200 word minimum. please use the word counter at the bottom right corner of the text boxes to your advantage!
  
  
• we welcome any skill level of writer, and do not discriminate.

characters + activity.

• all characters need to be approved before starting threads. follow the provided template in the character intro board. characters will be approved by admins and moderators.
  
  
• there is no limit on the amount of characters you may have.
  
  
• special characteristics (like chimera) will be purchasable in the site shop.
  

• activity checks will be posted once a month. any members or characters deemed inactive after an activity check will have their characters and any ongoing threads archived. members must be active if their character has claimed land.

must-reads for playing on site.

• where to begin, a guide for those just starting out on our site!
  
  
• character creation guide, a breakdown of our character application.
  
  
• foals, stealing, fighting, and more, our rules about characters having foals, stealing other horses, having in-character fights, and information about characters crossing between the mainland and the islands.
  
  
• claiming lands, kingdoms, and more, an outline of how herds and land claims work on our site.
  
  

in-character events.

• both mares and stallions may claim ownership of lands and steal other mares/stallions.
  
  
• any character may challenge a reigning king or queen. kings and queens may be challenged up to 3 times per in-game year (spring to winter). fight threads will be judged/voted on by staff to determine the outcome. newly proclaimed kings/queens may not be challenged for one entire season/month following the initial claim.
  
  
• after you have claimed land, please make a separate herd statistics thread to keep track of other characters in your herd. your character will be allowed to make their own rules/guidelines for the herd, so please share these here as well.
  
  
• kings/queens may be given one random "mother nature" event per in-game year (spring to winter). this event may affect their herd in any way.
  
  
• characters may attempt to breed one time per season. pregnancies will last for one additional season (ex. if your character breeds in winter, they will be pregnant in spring, and may give birth in summer). if a breeding fails, characters may wait until the next season to try again.
  
  
• any characters wishing to travel from the main lands to the islands, or vice versa, must post an island crossing prompt in peregrine beach, or aolani cay (depending on where they have previously lived/been posted). more information on island crossings can be found here.